BBH 101 COMPREHENSIVE ANSWERS AND
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔Bill is laying on the couch watching a movie. He is calm and relaxed. What type of
nervous system activity is predominant at this time? - ✔✔parasympathetic nervous
system activity
✔✔Releasing hormones are sent from the ____________ to the _____________ to
trigger the secretion of hormones like beta-endorphin and growth hormone into the
bloodstream. - ✔✔hypothalamus, anterior pituitary
✔✔This tube-shaped portion of a neuron is responsible for carrying electrical signals
from one end of the neuron to the other. It is covered in insulatory material called
myelin. - ✔✔axon
✔✔The hormones that the anterior pituitary secretes into the bloodstream are
synthesized in the: - ✔✔anterior pituitary
✔✔In the HPA axis hormone cascade, ACTH is a/an: - ✔✔intermediate hormone
✔✔In "The Amazing Teen Brain," the author suggests that the riskiest teenage
behaviors can be traced back to a mismatch in development between networks in what
two brain regions? - ✔✔prefrontal cortex and limbic system
✔✔Which of the following is an example of a nonspecific immune mechanism? -
✔✔mucus in your nose, which prevents some pathogens from getting deeper into your
respiratory tract
✔✔This digestive organ is involved in the absorption of water from the digestive tract; it
also stores the remains of digested food as feces until it can be eliminated: - ✔✔large
intestine
, ✔✔The hormones that the posterior pituitary secretes into the bloodstream are
synthesized in the: - ✔✔hypothalamus
✔✔Which component of the blood is responsible for transporting oxygen? - ✔✔red
blood cells
✔✔Which immune system cells are most responsible for the long-lasting quality of
immunity conferred by a vaccine? - ✔✔memory B cells
✔✔One typical difference between hormones and neurotransmitters is: - ✔✔hormones
are secreted into the bloodstream, while neurotransmitters are not
✔✔A person appears to display no ability to experience fear. Of the brain structures
discussed in the lesson, which would you most suspect is dysfunctional? - ✔✔amygdala
✔✔Where are most white blood cells produced? - ✔✔bone marrow
✔✔T cells and B cells are both essential to mounting an immune response to an
infection, but they work independently of one another. - ✔✔False
✔✔This term refers specifically to different forms or variants of a gene: - ✔✔alleles
✔✔According to the theory of planned behavior, the key determining factor in
determining whether or not someone will engage in a health behavior is: - ✔✔Their
intention to change the behavior
✔✔A gym is attempting to develop a new weight-loss program. The developers of the
program think that the major reason people fail to lose weight is that those who want to
lose weight don't believe they have ability to successfully stick to a workout schedule.
The developers feel that by giving the customers a sense of control over their ability to
stick to a workout schedule, they will be more likely to succeed. What theory of health
behavior does this approach fit best under? - ✔✔theory of planned behavior
✔✔John was recently diagnosed with hypertension and his doctor recommends he
begin taking a medication that lowers his blood pressure. This is what type of
prevention? - ✔✔tertiary
✔✔According to "Rewriting Darwin," which process in bees has been found to be
determined by epigenetic influences? - ✔✔determination of which female bees will
become queens
✔✔A virus is circulating throughout a community. It causes very mild or sometimes no
symptoms in those who are infected with it. A public health group is attempting to
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔Bill is laying on the couch watching a movie. He is calm and relaxed. What type of
nervous system activity is predominant at this time? - ✔✔parasympathetic nervous
system activity
✔✔Releasing hormones are sent from the ____________ to the _____________ to
trigger the secretion of hormones like beta-endorphin and growth hormone into the
bloodstream. - ✔✔hypothalamus, anterior pituitary
✔✔This tube-shaped portion of a neuron is responsible for carrying electrical signals
from one end of the neuron to the other. It is covered in insulatory material called
myelin. - ✔✔axon
✔✔The hormones that the anterior pituitary secretes into the bloodstream are
synthesized in the: - ✔✔anterior pituitary
✔✔In the HPA axis hormone cascade, ACTH is a/an: - ✔✔intermediate hormone
✔✔In "The Amazing Teen Brain," the author suggests that the riskiest teenage
behaviors can be traced back to a mismatch in development between networks in what
two brain regions? - ✔✔prefrontal cortex and limbic system
✔✔Which of the following is an example of a nonspecific immune mechanism? -
✔✔mucus in your nose, which prevents some pathogens from getting deeper into your
respiratory tract
✔✔This digestive organ is involved in the absorption of water from the digestive tract; it
also stores the remains of digested food as feces until it can be eliminated: - ✔✔large
intestine
, ✔✔The hormones that the posterior pituitary secretes into the bloodstream are
synthesized in the: - ✔✔hypothalamus
✔✔Which component of the blood is responsible for transporting oxygen? - ✔✔red
blood cells
✔✔Which immune system cells are most responsible for the long-lasting quality of
immunity conferred by a vaccine? - ✔✔memory B cells
✔✔One typical difference between hormones and neurotransmitters is: - ✔✔hormones
are secreted into the bloodstream, while neurotransmitters are not
✔✔A person appears to display no ability to experience fear. Of the brain structures
discussed in the lesson, which would you most suspect is dysfunctional? - ✔✔amygdala
✔✔Where are most white blood cells produced? - ✔✔bone marrow
✔✔T cells and B cells are both essential to mounting an immune response to an
infection, but they work independently of one another. - ✔✔False
✔✔This term refers specifically to different forms or variants of a gene: - ✔✔alleles
✔✔According to the theory of planned behavior, the key determining factor in
determining whether or not someone will engage in a health behavior is: - ✔✔Their
intention to change the behavior
✔✔A gym is attempting to develop a new weight-loss program. The developers of the
program think that the major reason people fail to lose weight is that those who want to
lose weight don't believe they have ability to successfully stick to a workout schedule.
The developers feel that by giving the customers a sense of control over their ability to
stick to a workout schedule, they will be more likely to succeed. What theory of health
behavior does this approach fit best under? - ✔✔theory of planned behavior
✔✔John was recently diagnosed with hypertension and his doctor recommends he
begin taking a medication that lowers his blood pressure. This is what type of
prevention? - ✔✔tertiary
✔✔According to "Rewriting Darwin," which process in bees has been found to be
determined by epigenetic influences? - ✔✔determination of which female bees will
become queens
✔✔A virus is circulating throughout a community. It causes very mild or sometimes no
symptoms in those who are infected with it. A public health group is attempting to
